2011 Map of Floating Island SW

About this map

Bonneville Salt Flats dominates this northwest portion of Tooele County, representing one of the most distinctive geological landscapes in the American West. The survey illustrates the stark, flat expanse where land speed records are challenged, specifically highlighting the northern extent of the International Racetrack. This area is characterized by its nearly level crust of salt, a remnant of the Pleistocene Lake Bonneville. The map detail focuses on the specialized infrastructure required for high-speed trials, including the International Racetrack Overrun, which extends toward the northwestern corner of the quadrangle. Outside of these specialized transport and racing features, the landscape remains an open, undeveloped salt crust, providing a clear record of the spatial requirements for the historic racing activities that define this specific region.